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GN53 UGO

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,601 mi
Last recorded75,601 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 UGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 75,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,189 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,968 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,216 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,188 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,375 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,494 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,919 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,672 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,316 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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GN53 UGO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 UGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN53 UGO registered?

GN53 UGO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is GN53 UGO safe to buy?

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